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GU02 VEW

2002 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,637 mi
Last recorded127,637 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 VEW
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 127,637 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 123,430 miles

Dash stating bonnet is no secure when it is

EML is on

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil all over oil filter housing

Fail 8 Sep 2012 123,430 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Dash stating bonnet is no secure when it is

EML is on

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil all over oil filter housing

Fail 27 Jun 2011 116,710 miles

N/S/R tyre tread getting low 3-4mm (275/40/R19)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

both door mirrors slightly deteriorated

engine management light on

front & rear brake discs lipped

fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2011 116,710 miles

N/S/R tyre tread getting low 3-4mm (275/40/R19)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

both door mirrors slightly deteriorated

engine management light on

front & rear brake discs lipped

fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2010 108,516 miles

engine management light on

front and rear brake discs slightly worn (lipped)

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2010 108,516 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

front and rear brake discs slightly worn (lipped)

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2009 101,104 miles

engine management light on

gearbox has a slight oil leak

o/s/f tyre inner edge slightly worn

o/s/r tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

rear number plate deteriorated

slight oil leak from engine underneath from n/s

Pass 15 Mar 2008 89,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 78,008 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 64,988 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 735?

Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
4,383
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,701
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,292
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,707
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,582
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,237
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GU02 VEW is a 2002 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 87,108 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 735 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU02 VEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 735 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GU02 VEW is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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